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· Source: Npros.com

Ann Summers Owners Explore Options Including Partial or Majority Sale

The Gold family, which has owned Ann Summers for more than 50 years, is exploring options for the lingerie and adult products retailer that could include selling a partial or majority stake. The family is reported to be close to hiring corporate advisory firm Interpath to run a strategic review that could lead to th...

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· Source: Npros.com

Ann Summers Cuts Head Office Jobs as Gold Family Lends GBP 5 Million

Ann Summers has made a small number of its more than 1,000 employees redundant to reduce costs, while its family owners have put GBP 5 million of new funding into the loss-making business. Up to 30 roles are understood to be affected, mainly in head office operations. Staff in the company's 80 stores are not affecte...

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· Source: Press Release

Real Brokerage Third Quarter Revenue Rises 74 Percent to 372.5 Million

TORONTO and NEW YORK -- November 7, 2024 The Real Brokerage Inc. reported third-quarter 2024 revenue of 372.5 million dollars, up 74 percent from 214.6 million dollars a year earlier, and a net loss attributable to owners of 2.6 million dollars, narrower than the 4.0 million dollar loss a year ago. Gross profit rose...

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